2005 - 2006 Management Courses

MGMT

110

Historical Traditions of Business and Entrepreneurship

(4)

An introduction to business as an area of study and to the educational
goals of the Gore School of Business. Through explorations of disparate
world historical events, students are guided in developing a view as to
how and why traditional practices of business have developed. Students
develop an appreciation and understanding of the historical origins of
modern business practices (e.g., accounting, management, marketing, finance)
and how they apply to the modern world.

MGMT

305

Principles of Management

(4)

Examines the concepts and influences operating in business organizations,
the functions of managers in that setting, and the managerial role in
non-business organizations. Emphasizes historical foundations of management
and principles of management theory and how theory is practiced. Contemporary
examples are used to illustrate/demonstrate fundamental precepts. Prerequisite:
MATH 141.

MGMT

309

Operations Management

(4)

Examines production/operations as the third aspect of the finance, marketing,
and conversion triad. The course is important to the understanding of
the assembly of materials and ideas in creating a product or service.
Prerequisites: MGMT 305, MATH 150.

MGMT

325

Business and Employment Law

(4)

Discusses current legal problems confronting business and the legal aspect
of decision-making. Develops an understanding of legal principles and
the process of legal reasoning and proceedings, particularly as they pertain
to business. Defines the responsibilities of business to consumers and
the public. Provides a basic understanding of three legal areas: (1) introduction
to the U.S. legal system, (2) broad understanding of contract law, and
(3) broad understanding of forms of business organizations (sole proprietorship,
partnerships, and corporations). Prerequisite: MGMT 305, MATH 141.

MGMT

401

Directed Studies

(1-4)

A tutorial-based course used only for student-initiated proposals for
intensive individual study of topics not otherwise offered in the Management
Program. Prerequisites: MGMT 305; junior or senior standing and consent
of instructor and school dean.

MGMT

212/412

Special Topics in Management

(1-4)

Explores threats and opportunities, legislative, cultural, economic,
and technological considerations in business today and their impact on
current and long-term decisions. A changing title course in contemporary
business problems and issues. Prerequisites vary with course content.

MGMT

433

Organizational Behavior

(4)

The study of macro-organization theory or structure of organizations,
their components, dynamics, and behavioral aspects with respect to their
environment. How organizations deal with, and initiate, change. Prerequisite:
MGMT 305. Same as PSYC 433.

MGMT

440

Internship

(1-8)

Students receive credit for meeting pre-arranged learning objectives
while working for a company or non-profit organization. Internships give
students the opportunity to compare their understanding of classroom material
with current best practices in their field. Credit is based on the number
of hours at the job site and the nature of the learning objectives. Monthly
class sessions reinforce the student learning objectives, and allow interns
to compare their experiences with other interns. Prerequisites: MGMT 305;
junior or senior standing (transfer students must complete a minimum of
15 Westminster credit hours); completion of the Career Center Internship
Workshop; and approvals from the Gore School of Business Practice Experience
Coordinator and the Career Center Internship Coordinator.

MGMT

441

Management Practicum

(4)

The Disciplinary Practicum is a student team-based, company consultation
project. The project addresses a real issue of concern to a client company
(or non-profit organization), requires extensive research, and results
in a formal oral presentation and written report to the company. Students
work in teams of 3-6 students under the supervision of a Gore School of
Business faculty member. Prerequisites: MGMT 305; MATH 150; junior or
senior standing.

MGMT

442

Professional Portfolio

(2)

The Professional Portfolio is designed for mid-career professionals.
The class gives students the opportunity to assess their interests and
skills, design a career plan, and create a portfolio, which documents
what they have to offer to an organization in an appropriate field. Students
must have at least five years of professional or managerial experience
to enroll in this class. Prerequisites: MGMT 305; junior or senior standing;
and approval of the Gore School of Business Experience/Practice Coordinator.

MGMT

460

Change in Organizations

(4)

A comprehensive look at the change process in organizations. This course
is an extension of strategic management concepts with the focus on the
implementation of strategy rather than the formulation of strategy. The
emphasis is on developing an understanding of multiple change models instead
of focusing on a single model. This approach demands a systems perspective
and the assumption that change is continuous. In addition, characteristics
of successful and unsuccessful change are discussed. The overall objective
of the course is to develop an understanding of the complexity of managing
organizational change. Prerequisite: MGMT 305 or MGMT 433.

MGMT

474

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

(4)

This course surveys the entrepreneurial skills necessary for developing
new ventures. The course will cover the fundamentals of business plan
development, analyzing and securing financing from multiple sources and
at different life-cycle states, the role of the owner in various stages
of the firm life-cycle, the various post-establishment ownership and exit
strategies, and the role of strategic market analysis in all phases of
the process. Special emphasis is placed on the use of case study analysis
to review successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurial enterprises. Prerequisites:
MGMT 305; MKTG 300; FINC 307.

MGMT

485

Strategic Management

(4)

The capstone course in management. Specific application of the planning
and development function in integration of the operative areas of the
business. Required for all business-related majors. Prerequisites: ACCT
213, FINC 307, MGMT 305, MKTG 300, MATH 150, and senior standing.

MGMT

490

International Management

(4)

Examines the management of enterprises whose interests extend across
international boundaries. Focuses on the development of global strategy,
cultural and environmental challenges, and the issues surrounding the
formation of international operations and the acquisition of foreign companies.
Includes cultural and ethical issues confronting managers and the challenges
of control and communication in an international setting. Prerequisite:
ACCT 213, ECON 253, ECON 263, MGMT 305, MKTG 300.